Rob Thomson sees “superstar” potential in Brandon Marsh. Superstars are not platoon players, so the Phillies plan on finally giving Marsh a real chance to be an everyday player.
The Phillies manager liked what he saw from the outfielder against left-handed pitching at the end of last season. From August until the end of the year, Marsh went 7-for-31 against southpaws. Marsh had only eight hits in 59 plate appearances against lefties through the first four months of the season.
The early season struggles justified the lack of opportunities, but according to Thomson, the reps are likely going to be available to Marsh.